Patchy Mix made his claims of being one of the best Bantamweight’s in the world as he captured the Bellator MMA Bantamweight Grand Prix with an explosive KO over Raufeon Stots who was the interim Bellator MMA 135lbs champion. At only 1 minute and 20 seconds Mix landed a perfectly timed knee to a dipping Stots and secured the million dollar bag with the KO.
In the Co Main Event Ilima Lei Macfarlane made her claim at another chance to claim Bellator MMA Gold as she earned a split decision over #3 ranked Flyweight Kana Wantanabe from Japan. HomeGrown superstar Yancy Medeiros put on a great fight against Charlie Leary while Aaron Pico proved he might be ready for another chance at the divisions elite with a decision over James Gonzales to win his 7th out of 8 fights.
Full winers on the night included Mads Burnell, Kai Kamaka III, Sumiko Inaba, Aalon Cruz, Davion Franklin, Bruna Ellen, and Masayuki Kikuiri. Cyborg who last stepped into the Bellator MMA Cage during the last Hawaii event had this to say, “I love the fans in Hawaii, I would have liked to be defending my belt on the islands again this year but hopefully Scott Coker can make a fight against Cat Zingano or Sara McMann so that I can get back in and defend my belt.” Cyborg who finished her Bellator MMA Contract is still under matching rights with the organization, however a potential fight with PFL star Kayla Harrison has been rumored if Bellator does not have a fight for her.